Tan
- Pronunciation
- [Tan]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- New, Chastity
- Origin
- Vietnamese
Tan Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 11 baby girls have been named Tan. The name peaked in 1980 with 6 US births that year (rank #10245).
Other Vietnamese-Origin Names Like Tan
If you like Tan's Vietnamese origin, consider these related names: Ai, Anh, Anh Dung, Bao, Be. Browse all Vietnamese names →
3-Letter Names Starting with T
Names with Tan's exact length and starting letter: Tab, Tad, Tag, Tai, Taj.
Quick Facts About Tan
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Compare Tan to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Tan against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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